Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1

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whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.

Review of the Sony Cyber-shot H1 - Digital SLR Reviews

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The H1 is Sony's first entry into the big-zooming compact range, currently dominated by models like the Canon S2 IS, Panasonic FZ5 and Konica Minolta Z5.

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dpreview.com Professional Review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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Introduced in February 2005 (pre-PMA), the Cyber-shot H1 is Sony's attempt to win a share of one of the fastest growing digital camera market sectors, the 5 megapixel 'super zoom'. Although Sony has produced big zoom cameras before (the F828 and its prede

Review Verdict: Considering this is Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded - and competitive - 5MP 'super zoom', whereas other manufacturers are already into their second or third generation models, the DSC-H1 is a very impressive, very mature product indeed.

QuickTake:

Pros: Good resolution, good edge-to-edge detail, Great color, good exposure, Accurate and fast focus, Low shutter lag, Superb handling, comprehensive photographic controls, Jog dial makes manual / semi-automatic exposure very easy and fast, 12x zoom offers exce
Cons: Slight overall softness when viewed at 100%, Some focus hunting at long end of the zoom (especially in movie mode), Image stabilization doesn't seem quite as effective as competition, Small (though bright and clear) viewfinder, High default contrast and s
pcworld.ca Professional Review.

Top Point and Shoot Cameras: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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The DSC-H1's powerful 12X zoom brings you close to your subject, but images from the camera could look better.

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photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Review

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With a massive 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm on a 35mm camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is Sony's representative in the ultra-zoom class of compact digital cameras. The DSC-H1 has a 5.1 megapixel sensor and features Sony's image stabilisa

Review Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is Sony's first attempt at an ultra-zoom digital camera, and on the whole it is a very successful one. It's easy to see why - the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is stylish, well-built and takes good 5 megapixel photographs that produce

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megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony DSC-H1

QuickTake:

Pros: Very good to excellent image quality.Effectively stabilized 12X zoom.2.5 inch LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder.Powerful flash.Full range of photographic modes.Good ergonomic design.
Cons: No uncompressed or RAW format.Some strong highlights can get burnt out unless negative exposure compensation is used.Software lagging in comparison to the quality of the camera, and what other manufacturers provide.
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.1 star(s) Sony DSC H1 Review and Where to Find the Best Prices

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Sony DSC H1 Review. This is a super zoom digital camera. It has five megapixels and a twelve times zoom lens. It is also one of the very first compact digital camera to come with image stabilisation.

Review Verdict: The Sony DSC H1 is a worthy addition to the increasing list of extended zoom cameras. It takes very good photos and will give all of its competitors a run for their money.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Picture quality, Large LCD screen, Ease of use, Fast shutter response, Strong flash,
Cons: Slight purple fringing when the zoom is fully extended,
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.4 star(s) Review summary of Sony CyberShot DSC-H1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 651 reviews of Sony CyberShot DSC-H1 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.6 star(s) Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H1

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Review Verdict: This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12X image-stabilized zoom; 2.5-inch LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories.
Cons: Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.6 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Comments:
This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12x image-stabilised zoom; 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories
Cons: Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H1 Review - Digital Cameras

Comments:
This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12X image-stabilised zoom, 2.5-inch LCD; speedy performance, Full feature set, Nice selection of accessories
Cons: Slightly soft images, Lack of fine detail, Larger and heavier than the competition
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.55 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Comments:
This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition.

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12x image-stabilized zoom; 2.5-inch LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories.
Cons: Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition.
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Sony Cybershot DSC-H1

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Review Verdict: Except for shutter lag and an overly powerful flash, this 12X superzoom has some fine features.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good picture quality. Fairly good video capabilities. Quick boot-up. Large LCD screen.
Cons: Flash is too powerful in auto mode. Significant shutter lag with flash shots.
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.2 star(s) PCWorld.com - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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Sony's $500 Cyber-shot DSC-H1 packs a powerful 12X optical zoom lens and an impressive 2.5-inch LCD into a chunky but intelligently designed ...

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 Review

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...the DSC-H1 is a worthy competitor in the mega zoom ranks.

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QuickTake:

Pros: High quality 12x optical zoom; good image stabilization
Cons: Poor software; uses expensive Memory Stick Pro media; low quality LCD screen
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Sony DSC-H1

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Review Verdict: This was Sony's first mega-zoom camera, and its combination of lens, price, big LCD, features and build quality, makes it a strong contender in the big-zoom market.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sturdy 'camera' feel, fast zoom, good image stablisation, good image quality, large LCD, intuitive button layout, easy to use
Cons: None to speak of
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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Review Verdict: This was Sony's first mega-zoom camera, and its combination of lens, price, big LCD, features and build quality, makes it a strong contender in the big-zoom market.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sturdy 'camera' feel, fast zoom, good image stablisation, good image quality, large LCD, intuitive button layout, easy to use
Cons: None to speak of
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

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SLR-style functionality, 12x optical zoom and a killer price - the Sony DSC-H1 has a lot going for it.

Review Verdict: Sony's first SLR-style super-zoom camera is a real winner, and a bargain at the price. Excellent handling, a good list of features and superior picture quality, combined with a 12x image-stabilised lens make this a good all-rounder and a superb enthusiast

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dpreview.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Review

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Review Verdict: Considering this is Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded - and competitive - 5MP 'super zoom', whereas other manufacturers are already into their second or third generation models, the DSC-H1 is a very impressive, very mature product indeed.

QuickTake:

Pros: Good resolution, good edge-to-edge detail, Great color, good exposure, Accurate and fast focus, Low shutter lag, Superb handling, comprehensive photographic controls, Jog dial makes manual / semi-automatic exposure very easy and fast, 12x zoom offers exce
Cons: Slight overall softness when viewed at 100%, Some focus hunting at long end of the zoom (especially in movie mode), Image stabilization doesn't seem quite as effective as competition, Small (though bright and clear) viewfinder, High default contrast and s
dpreview.com Professional Review.

Sony DSC-H1

Comments:
Introduced in February 2005 (pre-PMA), the Cyber-shot H1 is Sony's attempt to win a share of one of the fastest growing digital camera market sectors, the 5 megapixel 'super zoom'. Although Sony has produced big zoom cameras before (the F828 and its prede

Review Verdict: Considering this is Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded - and competitive - 5MP 'super zoom', whereas other manufacturers are already into their second or third generation models, the DSC-H1 is a very impressive, very mature product indeed.

QuickTake:

Pros: Good resolution, good edge-to-edge detail, Great color, good exposure, Accurate and fast focus, Low shutter lag, Superb handling, comprehensive photographic controls, Jog dial makes manual / semi-automatic exposure very easy and fast, 12x zoom offers exce
Cons: Slight overall softness when viewed at 100%, Some focus hunting at long end of the zoom (especially in movie mode), Image stabilization doesn't seem quite as effective as competition, Small (though bright and clear) viewfinder, High default contrast and s
digital photography blog Professional Review.

Sony Cybershot DSC-H1

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The Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 is a SLR style (not a true SLR view finder) digital camera with 5.1 megapixels (effective) and a long 12x Optical Zoom. The Cybershot DSC-H1 features a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor, image stabilization, a macro focusing range of 0.

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steves-digicams.com Professional Review.

Sony DSC-H1

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The Sony DSC-H1 Cyber-shot digital camera features a high resolution five megapixel, Super HAD CCD imager, 12X optical zoom lens with Super Steady Shot image stabilizer, a color electronic viewfinder and a large 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. This camera is

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Digital Cameras - Sony CyberShot DSC-H1 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

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The Sony DSC-H1 marks a new category for Sony (at least in recent history), offering optical image stabilization with a very long zoom lens. The Sony H1 provides more manual exposure control than many other long zoom digital cameras, yet is easy to use in

Review Verdict: Though the LCD monitor is quite large and dominates the rear panel, Sony managed to keep all the functions necessary close at hand and easy to operate. Though it's a little on the small side, the grip area offers a firm hold on the camera. The lens is lar

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QuickTake:

Pros: Quite fast, good shutter response, very good shot to shot speed, Image stabilization works well, is a great help with a long zoom lens like the H1's
Cons: Slightly yellowish skin tones, Auto white balance had a hard time with household incandescent lighting
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony DSC-H1

Comments:
The model that restores Sonys reputation at the higher end of the compact camera market. It may be a bit on the chunky side but this is one of the most usable cameras around. Boasting a 2.5-inch colour screen, smooth zoom button and su

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digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.05 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera Review

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As the digital camera market matures and consumers want better cameras, more people are growing tired of their 3x optical zoom lenses. Enter the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1. This digital camera has a 12x optical zoom lens with the option of attaching wide angl

Review Verdict: I'll be honest with you. When Sony announced that the Cyber-shot H1 was their "enthusiast model," I was not impressed. To me, enthusiasts were people who were accustomed to shooting in RAW format and contained one, if not many SLRs.

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QuickTake:

Pros: - Fast start-up speed for "ultra zoom" camera, with minimal shutter lag - Produces sharp, defined images with low noise compared to other 12x zoom models - excellent image stabilization system - 2.5 inch LCD screen - easy to use - nice 12x optical zo
Cons: - Marketing to "enthusiasts" is a bit misleading - zoom isn't very smooth - sucks the life out of the batteries - slow burst mode - no "delete all" function - Limited flash (offers no control) - Wish there was an ISO 800 or 1600 option
shutterbug.com Professional Review.

Superzoom Digital Cameras With Image Stabilizer; Are These A Viable Alternative To A Digital SLR System

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All electronic viewfinders blackout for a short time between frames when shooting a series of images, making it difficult to keep moving subjects properly framed.

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digitalartsonline.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Cybershot H1

Comments:
Sony's Cybershot H1 is clearly going after the same buyers targeted by Panasonic's FZ5, another camera released at around the same time. Both are styled like an SLR, and both feature two-piece clip-on lens hoods, image stabilization, 12x optical zoom lens

Review Verdict: Sony uses its Super Steady Shot image-stabilization technology to help you reduce camera shake, which can occur with such a powerful zoom, and like the FZ5's OIS it does a fine job. Image quality is good - the camera delivered natural colours with low noi

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QuickTake:

Pros: Boasts solid build quality, 12x zoom, Steady Shot image stabilization, and an impressive feature set.
Cons: Limit of 1/1,000 shutter speed.
dcresource.com Professional Review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Comments:
The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 ($499) is Sony's first true ultra zoom camera (the DSC-F828 doesn't count in my opinion). Featuring a 5.1 Megapixel CCD, 12X optical zoom lens with image stabilization, a large 2.5" LCD display, and full manual controls, the H1 is ai

Review Verdict: When it's time to charge the batteries just place them into the included charger. This charger is very slow, taking six hours to fully charge the battery (buying a faster charger may not be a bad idea). This isn't one of those chargers that plugs right in

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QuickTake:

Pros: Very good photo quality (though see issue below); redeye not a problem 12X optical zoom lens (though why not Zeiss?) Optical image stabilization system Well designed, solid body; clever door over memory card/battery compartment Large 2.5" LCD display (wit
Cons: Purple fringing worse than competition Burst mode could be better A little too easy to accidentally use the jog dial Memory Sticks cost more than other card formats Except for the tutorial, bundled software is lousy
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Comments:
Megapixels: 5.1, Included Memory Amount: 32 MB, Included Memory: On Board, Media Format: Memory Stick, Maximum Reso...

Review Verdict: Except for shutter lag and an overly powerful flash, this 12X superzoom has some fine features.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good picture quality. Fairly good video capabilities. Quick boot-up. Large LCD screen.
Cons: Flash is too powerful in auto mode. Significant shutter lag with flash shots.
t3.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot H1 digital camera

Comments:
The tank-like camera that's as ugly as it is accomplished.

Review Verdict: A great screen, low price and good performance can't quite disguise the fact this is one heavy, ugly runt.

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QuickTake:

Pros: >Its sharp, clear screen, Easy manual focusing, Works well in low light ,
Cons: Ugly and heavy Fiddly controls Image quality is erratic
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Comments:
The DSC-H1's powerful 12X zoom brings you close to your subject, but images from the camera could look better.

Review Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is worth considering for sports or nature photography, where its long image-stabilized zoom lens can come into its own.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Powerful 12X optical zoom, Optical image stabilization
Cons: Mediocre image quality
dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-H1

Comments:
is Sony's entry into the hotly contested market segment of 5 megapixel, 12x zoom cameras. Canon, Panasonic and Konica Minolta all have cameras with similar specifications

Review Verdict: We never thought we would say it of a camera with an electronic viewfinder, but this Sony is highly recommended. The 5 out of 5 rating is meant to indicate that it perfectly fulfils its intended purpose and is value for money.

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QuickTake:

Pros: The Sony H1 is a beautiful camera and all controls work flawlessly. It is so responsive that following moving subjects is a breeze. This camera is great fun to use, and it produces beautiful images.
Cons: A discrete Review button, rather than having to dial in Review on the mode dial, would be nice.
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera Review

Comments:
Consumers consistently demand better digital cameras.

Review Verdict: The H1 is up against some very stiff competition (the Canon Powershot S2 IS, the Konica Minolta Z5, and the Panasonic Lumix FZ5) in this very popular class. Competing models in the 5 megapixel monster zoom product niche are remarkably well match...

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dpinterface.com Professional Review.

Sony Cyber-shot H1

Comments:
Sony's first Cyber-shot ultra-zoom digital camera, the Sony Cyber-shot H1, packs some great features such as 12x image-stabilized optical zoom, a large 2.5 inch LCD, unlimited VGA 30 FPS movies, a jog dial and AF-assist beam.

Review Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot H1 takes great stills and movies. Its 12x f2.8 - f3.7 lens is slightly slower than those on other ultra-zooms but is still of fairly high-quality. As compensation to not having a rotating LCD found on its closest competitor, the Canon

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QuickTake:

Pros: 12x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer Large 2.5 inch LCD Long flash range Full manual controls Below average ISO 200 noise Sharp and detailed photos VGA 30 FPS movie mode Great image quality Rechargeable batteries included
Cons: Low resolution LCD; useless in low-light Slow compared to other ultra-zooms Color fringing above average Overprocessed photos Slow limited continuous shooting
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.6 star(s) Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H1

Comments:

Review Verdict: This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: 12X image-stabilized zoom; 2.5-inch LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories.
Cons: Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition.
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.85 star(s) Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 Camera

Comments:
Sony's $500 Cyber-shot DSC-H1 packs a powerful 12X optical zoom lens and an impressive 2.5-inch LCD into a chunky but intelligently designed package. Its built-in image stabilization helps produce sharp pictures, especially in low-light conditions or when

Review Verdict: There's no Memory Stick bundled in the box with the DSC-H1, but you can store up to 12 shots at the camera's highest resolution in its 32MB of built-in memory. In our battery tests, we took 306 shots between charges--an impressive total for a camera that

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QuickTake:

Pros: Powerful 12X optical zoom Optical image stabilization
Cons: Mediocre image quality
engadget.com Professional Review.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 reviewed

Comments:
Digital Photography Review has turned in another one of their thorough reviews, this time tackling Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-H1, first announced back in February. The 5.1 megapixel camera has a 12x optical zoom lens, image stabilization, a...

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